NW3 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NW3 5SQ

NW3 5SQ, Camden has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.44 per 1,000 population. This NW3 5SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NW3 postcode area, which has experienced 534 crimes and a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NW3 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NW3 5SQ, encompassing approximately 6050 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NW3 5SQ area, explore the NW3 5SQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

NW3 5SQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • College Crescent with total crimes: 10

NW3 5SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3227.44700.00%
Theft from the person305.29233.33%
Anti-social behaviour244.96-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences223.97144.44%
Other theft133.64116.67%
Vehicle crime122.1571.43%
Burglary91.980.00%
Public order81.49166.67%
Robbery61.3220.00%
Bicycle theft30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.30350.00%
Theft from the person91.49125.00%
Burglary91.490.00%
Vehicle crime71.490.00%
Other theft61.160.00%
Robbery50.990.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.3233.33%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order52.64-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences40.83-50.00%
Other theft30.66-70.00%
Theft from the person30.50-91.67%
Robbery10.50-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3623.97620.00%
Shoplifting315.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.120.00%
Public order132.810.00%
Burglary122.150.00%
Vehicle crime101.980.00%
Other theft101.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.65166.67%
Robbery51.320.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.49-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2827.2755.56%
Anti-social behaviour284.6321.74%
Violence and sexual offences274.6317.39%
Shoplifting174.4621.43%
Theft from the person152.81-6.25%
Burglary122.4833.33%
Robbery91.980.00%
Vehicle crime81.49-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.3260.00%
Public order51.32-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.830.00%
Drugs30.66-25.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2323.63-30.30%
Violence and sexual offences233.8064.29%
Other theft183.80-18.18%
Theft from the person162.98-50.00%
Shoplifting142.64-6.67%
Vehicle crime132.31-23.53%
Burglary92.15125.00%
Public order91.49-25.00%
Robbery91.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49400.00%
Drugs40.8333.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3327.110.00%
Theft from the person325.450.00%
Other theft225.290.00%
Vehicle crime173.640.00%
Shoplifting152.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.480.00%
Public order122.310.00%
Robbery61.980.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
May 20243
April 202410
January 202428
December 202318
November 202322

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 202317

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
January 202427
December 202323
November 202314

A total of 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20249
July 20244
May 20243
April 202436
March 20245
January 202415
December 202316
November 202332

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
April 202417
January 202428
December 202323
November 202333

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20244
April 202431
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20241
April 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NW3 5SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total51
    Shoplifting23
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. College Crescent
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swiss Cottage
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Belsize Park
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Daleham Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Finchley Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hilgrove Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. B511
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Canfield Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Netherhall Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Netherhall Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Canfield Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broadhurst Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Greencroft Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fairfax Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Mccrone Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Belsize Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Maresfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Nutley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Goldhurst Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harben Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Fairfax Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Buckland Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Adamson Road
    Total1
    Robbery1